Talking Handwriting with Linda Pennington

Talking Handwriting with Linda Pennington

As I was driving to work on National Handwriting Day, listening to one of my favorite Mozart operas, an exciting idea came to me:  I should interview Pen Boutique's very own calligrapher, Linda Pe...
Exploring the Multifaceted Visconti Van Gogh Collection

Exploring the Multifaceted Visconti Van Gogh Collection

Lately, I've been noticing that I really enjoy the look and feel of faceted pens. From the humble Kaweco Sport, Faber-Castell Hexo, and TWSBI Diamond series, to the intriguing Caran d'Ache and ystu...
Laura's Five Favorite Fountain Pens -- $50 & Under. ( A Beginners guide to fountain pen)

Laura's Five Favorite Fountain Pens -- $50 & Under. ( A Beginners guide to fountain pen)

This week's article is part of a new series excitedly suggested to me by Pen Boutique owner Leena:  "Laura's Five Favorite Fountain Pens" in different price categories.  Maybe it should be called L...
Holiday Season at Pen Boutique!

Holiday Season at Pen Boutique!

Holiday Season at Pen Boutique is always a very exciting and busy time, and this year we have more going on than ever, with recent special events featuring John Ryan from Lamy, Nibmeister Kirk Spe...
Journey of Discovery - How I Started Collecting Fountain Pens

Journey of Discovery - How I Started Collecting Fountain Pens

I'm writing this blog article today as the pilot episode of my new YouTube show with Leila makes its premiere, and, to be honest, I'm feeling very angsty about it. I keep telling myself I should b...
Think Pink! (Part Two) -- How Do You Feel About Pink Ink?

Think Pink! (Part Two) -- How Do You Feel About Pink Ink?

Welcome back for another week of pink! I have to admit, the idea of immersing myself in pink would have utterly nauseated me when I was younger. Not only was I a tomboy, it was also extremely impo...
Think Pink! (Part One) -- Our New Exclusive Delta Rosa

Think Pink! (Part One) -- Our New Exclusive Delta Rosa

Pink! The idea for this blog series came to me in a flash when I was lying in bed, and I hoped I'd remember everything in the morning. I usually think a lot more creatively at night, and, as my min...
Embracing Autumn -- Pens, Inks, and Stationery to Inspire You this Fall!

Embracing Autumn -- Pens, Inks, and Stationery to Inspire You this Fall!

This week, Pen Boutique owners Leena and Raj asked me to write about autumn! Autumn is a tricky time of year for me. While almost everyone I know adores fall, I have very ambivalent feelings about...
Getting Creative with Monteverde's Color Changing Inks

Getting Creative with Monteverde's Color Changing Inks

A little over a month ago, our Yafa Brands representative, Ken, visited Pen Boutique for a team training session and to tell our staff about all the exciting pens and inks coming soon from Monteve...